River Conditions
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River stage

Blewett Falls Lake, Pee Dee River

River level
176.35 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
178.00 ft
Flood stage
179.00 ft
Record crest
182.30 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BLFN7

Record crest
182.30 ft
Flood stage
179.00 ft
Moderate flood
180.00 ft
Major flood
182.00 ft
Crest date
2018-11-14

In brief

The Pee Dee River at Blewett Falls Lake, NC read 176.35 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 1.65 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge BLFN7

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 178.00 ftMinor flooding 179.00 ftModerate flooding 180.00 ftMajor flooding 182.00 ft CURRENT 176.35 ft

Highest crests on record

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

RankCrestDate
1 182.30 ft 2018-11-14
2 181.22 ft 2018-10-14

Frequently asked questions

Is the Pee Dee River flooding at Blewett Falls Lake?

No. The Pee Dee River at Blewett Falls Lake is at 176.35 ft, 1.65 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Blewett Falls Lake?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 178 ft, minor flooding 179 ft, moderate flooding 180 ft and major flooding 182 ft.

What is the highest the Pee Dee River has been at Blewett Falls Lake?

The highest crest on record is 182.3 ft, on 2018-11-14.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BLFN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02128800). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.